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Home remodeling and poor estimates on public records can affect a property's price — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you an accurate calculation of property area to determine a fair value when acquiring a new home, selling to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes.

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What are measurement services?

Measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a measurement service work?

During a measurement service, an appraiser takes measurements of your property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and fireplaces. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total square footage and the overall layout of the house. The final product is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more.

When should I get a measurement service?

Property taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has performed a recent appraisal or measurement service on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before disputing what you're taxed. An appraiser verifies an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth.

Selling your home

A home measurement service can secure fair market value for your house. Area is one of the biggest factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since these values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of the home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only reliable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage).

Material for real estate agents

To make sure that your client's property sells at a price that properly reflects market value, we recommend requesting a measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be an excellent marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested because they can view the layout and details of the house before and after a showing. Get in touch with us to learn more about our floorplan services.